Hi there. I am trying to get this site back up and running. There are so many things I want to do with it, I wasn't going to post until I could get it fixed but now I am thinking that I can fix AND post all at the same time. So I apologise for the mess in advance.
To everyone I haven't been in touch with—just in case you were worried everyone is all right here. After yesterday’s events I must say how comforting it is that most Londoners are taking everything quite well. Its amazing how calm Brits can be in the face of such terrible events, but I guess maybe they are used to it with the IRA and all. I can still hear sirens every now and again but I know its just police or ambulances (there is a hospital nearby) trying to get through the mostly normal traffic congestion.
On the other hand the media are doing everything they can to spread panic and fear. I must say I couldn't drag myself away from the TV for most of the morning and afternoon. The photostream on flickr was half full of shots of people’s TV screens, so I guess it wasn't just me (Although - Hello! A picture of a picture is lame!! If you want to record it for prosperity use a proper DVR for heavens sake.) I know it's the biggest news story of the year but do we really need the sky news camera trying (in vain I might ad) to zoom in on the blood splatter on the building next to the exploded bus? Score one for the terrorists. I guess shots of people walking home, their noses in their London A-Z maps doesn't make for as exciting viewing.
I was supposed to take part in a three-day audience research thing for the BBC, but it has been postponed until who knows when. I was to represent a "blogger" and talk about how I spend all my time blogging or whatever instead of watching the BBC. Of course one can do both, maybe I should tell them that! It seemed kind of fitting that I should get a request to do such a thing after I decided to revive this thing after a short hiatus. Also this domain name came up for renewal again. So I shelled out some Euros for another few years. I can't believe that I have had this site for 7 years! I suppose I will have to celebrate by working on it a bit more.
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